The Denver Nuggets secured a 116-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their NBA playoff opener, thanks to Nikola Jokic's impressive triple-double of 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists. Jamal Murray also shined with 30 points, maintaining a perfect free-throw record. The game was tightly contested, tied at 62-62 at halftime, but the Nuggets pulled away in the second half after trailing by as many as 12 points in the first quarter. Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards led his team with 22 points, but they struggled to counter Jokic's performance. In the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers triumphed over the Toronto Raptors 126-113, driven by Donovan Mitchell's 32 points. This victory marked Mitchell's record-setting ninth consecutive playoff opener with at least 30 points. The New York Knicks also had a strong showing, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 113-102, with Jalen Brunson contributing 28 points. The playoffs continue with game two of the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves series scheduled for Monday.